#aeltcc

[world-of-wales]

∘₊✧ 𝙾𝙵𝙵𝙸𝙲𝙴 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙲𝙴𝚂𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝚆𝙰𝙻𝙴𝚂 ✧₊∘

⋆ All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, holds a prominent place in the world of sports. The historic institution is renowned for hosting the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world - Wimbledon Championships.

The Princess of Wales' presence in the Royal Box and normal seating has been a permanent fixture at the Tennis Championships since she married Prince William in 2011. Catherine who plays the Tennis herself and is an avid fan, became the Club's honourary member in 2013. She became its patron in 2016, when Queen Elizabeth passed down some of her patronages to younger royals.

Founded in 1868 as the 'All England Croquet Club', the establishment's initial focus was on the sport of croquet. However, the growing popularity of tennis led to the addition of tennis courts in 1875 and soon its name changed to the 'All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.' Croquet gradually disappeared from public life but the Club still retained its name.

The club's steadfast commitment to both tennis led to the creation of the Wimbledon Championships in 1877. The AELTC - its subsidiary body is responsible for the day-to-day working of Wimbledon and other smaller tournaments.

The club has 375 full members, 100 temporary playing members, and a number of honorary members. At Church Road, there are 18 tournament grass courts, eight American clay courts, two acrylic courts, and six indoor courts. There are also 22 Aorangi Park grass courts, which serve as competitors' practice courts before and during The Championships.

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of a sport that marries tradition with innovation. Its role in hosting the Wimbledon Championships cements its place in history and its continued relevance in the world of tennis. As players step onto its hallowed grass courts and spectators revel in the atmosphere, the club's significance as a hub of excellence and tradition remains steadfast.

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

Completely convinced Catherine’s lost her AELTCC ribbon

[yourmitch1]

Kiki Bertens heeft voor Wimbledon 2018 het bij de kwartfinales gehouden. Ze trof hier na een overwinning op Karolina Pliskova de Duitse Julia Georges. Met 6-3, 5-7 en 1-6 waarmee haar beste Wimbledon tot nu toe eindigde. Slechts eenmaal eerder haalde ze de kwartfinale op een grandslam. * #wimbledon #dutchlegacy #tennis #olympics #grandslam #AELTCC #Londen #KNLTB #TeamNL #Singles #grasscourt #AriakeTennisPark #Slazenger (bij Amsterdam I am)

[ordinary-hana]

Catherine is *the* Royal Patron of AELTCC but she didn't clear out the whole section and she even sat with other spectators lol that's respect to the organisation *wink

[world-of-wales]

─ •✧ CATHERINE'S YEAR IN REVIEW : FEBRUARY ✧• ─

1 FEBRUARY - Catherine appeared in a video for Shaping Us Campaign.

2 FEBRUARY - Catherine appeared in a video with Roman Kemp as part of the Shaping Us Campaign.

4 FEBRUARY - Kensington Palace released a childhood photo of Catherine with Michael Middleton for the Shaping Us Campaign.

5 FEBRUARY - She visited St. John's Primary School to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week 2023.

8 FEBRUARY - Catherine was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill) as she visited Landau Forte College along with Captain Harpreet Chandi.

9 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho) at the National Maritime Museum Falmouth in Discovery Quay. Afterwards, they visited the Dracaena Centre.

19 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William attended the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall where and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

21 FEBRUARY - She was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. James Puxley) at the Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough.

22 FEBRUARY - Catherine held an Early Years Meeting.

23 FEBRUARY - Catherine received Mr. Ian Hewitt (Chairman, AELTCC ) at Windsor Castle. Subsequently, she received Major General Christopher Ghika and Lieutenant Colonel James Aldridge (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel & Commanding Officer) of the Irish Guards.

25 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William met the volunteers and staff of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and attended the Six Nations Rugby Match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. They were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs. Morfudd Meredith).

28 FEBRUARY - Catherine and William were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mrs. Louise Fleet) at Brynawel House Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Pontyclun. Afterwards, they visited Aberavon Celtic Leisure Centre, where His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mr. Peter Vaughan) received them. Subsequently, they were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards) as they opened the new patient room at Wales Air Ambulance in Dafen.

[yourmitch1]

Het was een spannende week voor de Nederlandse tennissers. Maar met succes want Kiki Bertens won in 3 sets van Venus Williams. Het is afwachten wat ze doet tegen Karolina Pliskova. Morgen is het rustdag op Wimbledon so take it easy! - #wimbledon #takeiteasy #tennis #olympics #grandslam #AELTCC #Londen #KNLTB #TeamNL #Single #grasscourt #AriakeTennisPark #125 (bij Amsterdam I am)